Gopher Tortoise Education Grant – Due 8-31-18

Spectrum Digital Education Grant –
July 31, 2018

Amount: Max $2,000
Deadline: 8-31-18

The GTC Environmental Education Grant was established to support educators and
organizations committed to developing educational projects about the gopher tortoise and the
fascinating world in which it lives. The grant also honors Donna J. Heinrich, an environmental
educator, whose life was dedicated to conserving wildlife and their associated habitats. Deadline
for submission of each year’s proposals is August 31st. Please send submissions and questions
to Cyndi Gates at cyndi@fgates.com.

Proposals which contain the following will be given preference:
· Projects that reach diverse and new audiences.
· Projects that focus on the importance of the conservation of intact upland ecosystems.
· Projects that encourage community involvement.
· Projects that have matching funds.

All proposals must be submitted digitally. Proposals submitted in a format other than the
provided form or that are incomplete will not be accepted. A project summary for “The Tortoise
Burrow” newsletter or either a presentation or poster at the following year’s GTC annual meeting
is required.

To apply, please submit the following Grant Proposal Form along with the following required
information:
 Cover sheet
 Detailed budget that includes expenses and matching funds
 A maximum two page summary that includes a description of:
1. Goals and objectives
2. Details on the project
3. How the project will educate about the importance of gopher tortoises and/or
other upland species/habitats.
4. Target audience

For more info visit: http://www.gophertortoisecouncil.org/who/Donna_J._Heinrich_environmental_grant.pdf